Review of Kothari National School, CBSE, Kondhwa, Pune

Good news to all who reside or planning to reside in the Kondhwa area of Pune which is in the eastern side of Pune.

Kothari National School has come up to provide relief to all those who are very fond of CBSE board but cannot get their children into DPS, one of the best CBSE schools' in Pune.

Now this alternative is definitely a good school as much I could review.

Area:

Kondhwa area is a little ahead of NIBM and already has DPS, Vibgyor and Bishops close by.

Phone No : 020-26951111 and 8888492012

Address: SR No 19 H & M Royal, Oppo Talab Factory, Kondhwa Budruk, Pune 411048.

Its pretty straight drive once you reach Brahma Estate in Kondhwa on your left side. Just keep driving and follow left turn of the road. The school is inside a huge housing complex which is developed by Kothari builders and Raviraj builders.

I had to search a lot to get the location as the school is not yet on the google maps nor has any website ?

Anyways, I called up the school and was very politely given the directions to the school by a gentleman.

When I reached in the township, most places were still under construction.

The school was also under construction.

Luckily though only the first and second floor was being constructed. The ground and basement was done neatly.

The school looked good even in that messy state.

Large classrooms, furniture and simple work. Not too fancy but pleasant.

The receptionist is a sweet young lady with all her enthusiasm tried to give all the information.

I collected most information from her and later took a look at the school premises both basement, ground and first floor.

The playground is still not done but has the plans.

The principal was pleasant and though did not come across very dynamic has the experience from Dubai schools to teach and run the school. She very patiently answered all my queries.

The teachers were good, though not very big experience most of them have, yet they were quite English medium pro. There were few from Vibgyor too and a few who were freshers.

The sports area was not ready so the sports teacher was trying to teach kids basketball in the corridors. There were special classes which were taken for weaker students and that was something I really appreciate. No tuition business from these kids.

Dance and music with the regular arts and karate are some of the activities. I think they can add skating as they have good long corridors for the same.

The curriculum is redesigned by the teachers, but not very impressive yet.

The school in all is a good option for anyone interested in CBSE board, living in the areas close to Kondhwa, wanowarie, camp, market yard, Nibm, sopan baug etc.

The children mostly are coming from the area close by and those residing in the complex. There is a mix of all crowd in the school.

In all if they focus this school will give DPS a run for their monopolistic position as of now

School Name	Kothari National School	Madhurie’s Rating ( 1-5) (low-high)
Area	East Pune	5
Website	www.kotharischoolpune.com
Address	H & M ROYAL, SURVEY NO. 19, KONDHWA BK.,OPP. TALAB FACTORY, PUNE 411 048. MAHARASHTRA, INDIA Tele: 020 – 2695 1111
Map Location	Map
Contact /Person	020-26951111 and 8888492012 Very polite	5
Landmark	Cross Brahma Estate in Kondhwa, drive straight till you reach natural left turn and find H and M Royal housing township. Go inside this township.
Warning	Construction Area	1
BOARD	CBSE	5
Infrastructure	Fairly Big and good facility	3.5
Age	June 20011 onwards	1
Fee	=< Rs30000 per year approx.	4
Transport	Optional	5
Transport Fee	Rs 2000/- approx	1
Class Society	Medium	3
Donation	No	5
Activities	Music, Dance, Basketball (Indoor), Football	3
Brand Image	In Pune – None yet, In New Delhi – Great	1
Management Style	Modern and Adaptive to new technology	3
School Timing	Playgroup, LKG, UKg : 9am: 12noon	4
	Class 1 – Class 12 : 8am: 2 pm	2
Teachers’ Quality	Qualified and Trained with Certification, Experienced moderately	3
Principal’s Views	Ms Malita James, has experience in Dubai not India. Has good plans but execution is to be seen.	3
Philosophy of school	Seemed to implement new thoughts and IB ways of handling curriculum.	4
Curriculum	Self Designed workbooks till Class 4	3
Boarding	No	0
Past Experience	Kothari International School, New Delhi	4
Current Classes	Playschool, LKG, UKg, Class 1- Class 7, future plans up to Class 12	4
Class Strength	30 max	3
Teacher: Student	1:30	4
Age Criteria	Playschool : 2.5-3.5 yrs	3
AS on March 31	LKg : 3.5 – 4.5 yrs
	UKg : 4.5 – 5.5 yrs
	Class 1 : 5.5 – 6.5 yrs
Student Behavior/ Values	Disciplined, Well mannered	4
Parent Teacher Association	Not formed	0
Madhurie’s Rating	Click here to view my forum views…coming soon	83 points: 66.4% Excellent School 100%-90% Very Good School 90%-80% Good School 80%-70% Fair School Can Improve 70%-60% OK School 60%-50% Bad School 50%-40% Must Close down School 40%-30%